Blues
Blues is the perfect place to start learning to play jazz piano. You'll learn blues scales, shuffle patterns and all kinds of bluesy riffs and patterns.
Blues Content
51 Courses
294 Lessons
108 Smartsheets
Bring the festive sounds New Orleans with you wherever you go after diving into this lesson on how to play piano like Harry Connick, Jr.!
Discover how Jonny transforms the lead sheet for George Gershwin's "Summertime" into a beginner piano score in just 3 simple steps.
You learned the blues scale…now what? Why not master blues scales on piano in 8 steps with Jonny's complete blues scale guide for beginners.
Need help finding the right point-of-entry for studying the blues? This Blues Piano Masterclass shows you exactly which skills to prioritize.
This year-long practice plan features 12 sequential blues piano lessons for beginners...learn blues chords, scales, licks, soloing and more!
Discover, learn and apply ten classic Oscar Peterson licks that are accessible to jazz piano students of all playing levels.
Discover how to invoke classic Oscar Peterson vibes with a tasty two-feel bass line on piano. Includes pro bass line tips for all levels!
Learn how to play Gershwin's "Summertime" for solo jazz piano. Go beyond the lead sheet with pro insights on the chords and harmonic structure.
Get your blues piano soloing chops in shape with Jonny's 10 top blues piano licks. This lesson is guaranteed to get you gig ready!
John Proulx shares professional tips and tricks to help you go beyond the lead sheet when playing "Georgia On My Mind" on piano.
Looking to play blues piano chords with an authentic sound? This complete guide contains a roadmap for all levels—from beginner to pro!
What's the difference between a standard blues and a minor blues? Explore the essential minor blues form in detail in this dedicated lesson.
This Complete Guide on the Mixo-Blues Scale is your missing manual for professional blues piano soloing concepts and improvisation ideas.
If you want to play blues piano with an authentic feel, don't neglect the left hand. Learn to master slow blues piano accompaniment in 3 steps.
Learn 3 steps to transform an ordinary turnaround chord progression into a bluesy piano accompaniment groove.
Explore the tritone to play crunchy blues piano comping riffs like Oscar Peterson, Beegie Adair and Monty Alexander.
Learn to play authentic New Orleans blues piano in the style of Dr. John, Fats Domino, and Professor Longhair. There's a party in this lesson!
Learn to solo confidently with the most important scale for piano improv that works on any song in any style over any chord progression.
Want to embellish the traditional 12-bar blues form with a bebop sound? Learn to play bebop blues piano in 3 simple steps for all levels.
Learn how to play sweet slow blues piano for beginners in C. Create pro sounding licks using 6 simple chords, 1 easy scale, and 3 awesome improv techniques!
In this lesson, piano students of any level will learn an essential blues piano lick. Students can also use this lesson to level-up their blues sound.
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